Sandbox Learning Innovation Grant

GRANT AT A GLANCE

Purpose: This grant provides seed funding for an innovative approach to teaching, learning, or student engagement.

Eligibility: All faculty: full- or part-time. Staff not eligible

Application Timing: Applications are open year round and will be awarded on a rolling basis until funds are depleted.

Of Note: We will respond to applications within a week so that creative ideas can be acted upon.

Below is a detailed explanation of the Pew FTLC Sandbox Learning Innovation Grant. Once you have reviewed the information below, please click on "APPLY FOR A GRANT" to begin the application process. Applications may be saved as "in progress" at any time during the application process.

Sandbox Learning Innovation Grant

Have an idea for an innovative approach to teaching, learning, or
student engagement? Need a bit of seed funding? The new $500 sandbox
grant offers exploratory funding to faculty for projects around:

New Teaching Strategies

Curriculum Development

Curriculum Redesign

Advising

Co-curricular Learning

Student Success

Student Mentoring

Other Innovative Idea

The simple application process asks one question: What project or
idea are you considering for a Sandbox Learning Innovation Grant? No
deadline; we will review proposals on a rolling basis until funds are
depleted and respond within a week of your application.

It is our hope that these sandbox grants seed larger projects; we
stand at the ready to discuss with you how we might be able to support
further development of your innovative idea, possibly through one of
our other funding opportunities, such as a Teaching Innovation Grant.

A modicum of fine print: (a) one award per faculty member per
fiscal year; (b) this funding is not intended to supplement other
funding; (c) grantees need to be mindful of and comply with
university policies, particularly around equipment purchasing.

Apply by selecting "Sandbox Learning Innovation Grant" from
the dropdown menu in the FTLC Grants System. A
final report (actually, a brief reflection) will be due at the
completion of the project, prior to reimbursement of expenses.

Each applicant who is awarded a Sandbox Learning Innovation Grant
will be responsible for submitting a Final Report via the online
system 30 days after the completion of the grant activity and within
18 months of the application date. The Pew FTLC will send out an
automatic reminder e-mail for your convenience. The Final Report will
ask for you to thoroughly describe the following on behalf of yourself
and any co-applicants (1500 word limit):

How did you meet the objectives outlined in your application,
including how you implemented and assessed your grant activity?

What was the impact of the grant activity on your teaching, your
students, the university community, and/or your discipline?

What are your plans to disseminate the results of your grant activity?

Please attach any materials relevant to the grant, including reports,
articles, pictures, etc.

All expenditures associated with this grant should be submitted to
the Pew FTLC on a Travel and Expense Form along with original,
detailed receipts. Your receipt should list the items purchased and
the participants. Please send your completed and signed Travel and
Expense Form to the Pew FTLC, 068 James H. Zumberge Hall (JHZ).